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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,609.50, 32,419.72 and 6,027.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,609.50, 32,419.72 and 6,027.12 is: 9,042.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,609.50 : 32,419.72 = 6,027.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,609.50/32,419.72 = 6,027.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,609.50x = 32,419.72 × 6,027.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,609.50x = 195,397,542.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,397,542.81/21,609.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,042.21

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